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drama king

idiom
Meaning

An overly or exaggeratedly dramatic person, especially a man or a boy.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is such a drama king about his minor cold.

CONTEXTUAL

Stop acting like a drama king just because you lost your keys.

COMPLEX

The director grew tired of the lead actor, whose reputation as a drama king made every rehearsal an exhausting ordeal.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    drama queen

    An overly or exaggeratedly dramatic person, especially a woman or a girl. Or a diva or a narcissist.

  2. 02

    fit for a king

    Lavish; luxurious.

  3. 03

    king of all one surveys

    Possessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decisive control or oversight over all major matters within one's ambit of influence; having a satisfying position of respected leadership or comfortable prestige.

  4. 04

    king of beasts

    The lion.

  5. 05

    king of birds

    The eagle.

  6. 06

    king of the castle

    A person who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others.

  7. 07

    king of the hill

    A person who is meanwhile in leading position in an ongoing competition.

  8. 08

    King of the Jungle

    The lion; Panthera leo.

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